Silence is an ornament for women.
SophoclesRead
A man though wise, should never be ashamed of learning more, and must unbend his mind.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Even the wisest should always be open to learn and adapt their thinking.
This quote emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and the humility required to recognize that no matter how knowledgeable one may be, there is always more to learn. Sophocles encourages individuals, particularly those who consider themselves wise, to remain flexible in their thoughts and open-minded in their pursuit of knowledge.
Themes
LearningWisdomKnowledgeHumilityOpen-Mindedness
In practice
Example use cases
During a workshop on personal development, one might use this quote to encourage participants to embrace new ideas.
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